Substitute Educational Assistants

Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) is one of the largest school divisions in Alberta serving the education needs of approximately 17750 students in 43 schools. We pride ourselves on providing staff and students with the tools to achieve success by offering dynamic programming current resources and practical professional learning opportunities.
EIPS requires individuals to work on a casual on-call basis as substitute Educational Assistants. We are looking to increase substitute support for our rural school locations.
Open to: Internal and External candidates willing to work at our rural schools and Fort Saskatchewan. Those internal candidates who are already approved Elk Island Public Schools (EIPS) classified substitutesare to submit their change request for consideration via the Classified Sub Preferences UpdateeForm in their online Atrieve profile instead of applying to this new job posting.
Educational Assistants (EAs) assist teachers with many instructional and non-instructional tasks in the classroom and with other school activities. EAs work as members of the school and student support team. EAs either work with a particular special needs student or a group of students within a class or in a special program. EAs may provide personal care and additional assistance for students depending on their particular needs.
To learn more watch the video linked below:

working with students with disabilities
lifts transfers and personal care of students may be required
Education/Experience:
Requirement: High School Diploma
Candidates having the following qualifications would be considered an asset:

training or experience working with students with disabilities
behaviour management training
courses related to working with students with special needs
the ability to work with students under the direct supervision of the classroom teacher
the ability to provide personal care for students
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Educational Assistant Certificate or comparable education

Only online applications will be accepted. (In your online applicant profile it is mandatory that you complete the Education History.)
Elk Island Public Schoolsappreciates and considers all applications; Ensure the email within your Apply to Education profile is the same as on your resume; All newly hired Classified Substitutes will be required toprovide a satisfactoryCriminal Records Check which includes a vulnerable sector check - dated within six (6) months from offer of employment with EIPS - obtained from local RCMP or Police Department. If you require assistance with the application system please call Apply to Education at 1- or email .